I keep seeing this Jetta running around town and i know i will probably end up racing it. i would say it is about a 95 or so and apparently its got a VR6 and its supposed to be pretty quick. Seeing as i know very little about Volkswagens i just wanna know if i'm gonna have to be careful. I'm running a 4-bolt 350, 0.030 over, forged flat tops, comp 268 cam,'68 327 heads, monte carlo SS aluminium intake, shorty headers and a 4 bbl rochester.

 

I think they're boosted, aren't they? Or is my head up my *** on that one..

I don't think you'll have a problem if he's stock.

 

I don't think you have to worry. He's most likely NOT boosted. The VR6 is the V6 that is quick from factory, but too much to modify (in my opinion). I wouldn't be worried if I were you.

 

The 1.8T is a far better engine IMHO.

 

Agreed. As far as modding goes anyway. Stock vs. Stock at sea level, I think the VR6 is a little faster.

 

what are the hp differences between the two? They're both fwd?

 

Jetta 1.8t 2002-2005 (Previous models only made 150 hp)
Horsepower : 180 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque : 173 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
Redline : 6700 rpm

Top speed : 145 mph
0-60 mph : 6.9 sec.(manual), 7.5 sec.(auto)
0-¼ mile : 15.7 sec @ 89.0 mph(manual)
60-0 braking distance : 130 ft.
200 ft skidpad : 0.79 g

2003-2005 vr6

Horsepower : 200 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque : 195 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Redline : unknown

Top speed : 146 mph
0-60 mph : 6.9 sec.
0-¼ mile : 15.8 sec @ 90.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 140 ft
200 ft skidpad : 0.79 g

 

They are NOT boosted from the factory.

Anyways, they are probably 15.5 cars. Quicker than most, slower than alot.

 

friends got 1...went 16.4 with a 2 something 60 ft....you'll win

after 3rd gear the car gets soft according to my friend

 

I've driven a 98 VR6 VW Passat (Fat Jetta) with a 5 speed with an intake, exhaust and some goodies and it would move. Pretty damn fast.

 

o yea dont get my wrong, my friends is a 95...172hp/177tq...it deff moves, but i think the camaro won't have a problem nailing this one..